Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary by state
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.
What Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeepings do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoring
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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay by experience level
Entry level$38,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$45,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$52,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$62,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$70,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-7.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,000
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
15,580 workers
$59,500
Administrative and Support Services
9,490 workers
$51,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
7,710 workers
$60,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
7,570 workers
$55,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
7,570 workers
$55,000
Employment Services
6,840 workers
$50,500
Educational Services
6,790 workers
$54,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,300 workers
$55,000
Hospitals
5,230 workers
$54,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
5,220 workers
$61,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pays 0% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping make?
The average base salary for a Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in the United States is $54,000 per year, or about $25.96 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $45,500 and $62,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?
The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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